Martin Luther King III, a renowned civil rights activist and global humanitarian, will be delivering the keynote address at the University of Chicago's 2024 MLK Commemoration Celebration. The event, which will take place on January 30 at the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, will be open to the public and will also be webcasted.King III, the eldest son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has dedicated his life to continuing the important work of his parents in the fight for civil rights and social justice. He has been instrumental in promoting human rights,...
Prof. Jonathan Lear, an esteemed philosopher and ethicist, has been announced as the speaker for the 2024 Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture. The lecture, which will take place on April 2 at 5 p.m., will be held at the Rubenstein Forum's Friedman Hall. This annual event, organized by the University of Chicago, aims to recognize scholars who have made significant contributions to research.The Ryerson Lecture has a long-standing tradition at the University of Chicago, with faculty nominating a peer who has made lasting contributions to their field. The lecture is not only open...
